In a world increasingly confronted with geopolitical tensions, social divisions, and uncertainty, the concept of peace must remain more than an abstract ideal. Here in Luxembourg, the spirit of Schengen carries a particularly powerful meaning. The Schengen Agreement, signed in Luxembourg, became a symbol of openness, cooperation, and trust between nations. It reminds us that peace is built through dialogue, collaboration, and a shared commitment to understanding across borders.
Our guest speaker, Vicki Hansen, leads the Schengen Peace Foundation, founded in 2007 as a non-profit charity dedicated to promoting peace, tolerance, and understanding through multicultural dialogue. Since 2012, the Foundation has organised the Luxembourg Peace Prize, an annual ceremony that brings together peacemakers from around the world and honors activists, educators, leaders, and artists across categories such as peace activism, environmental peace, and peace journalism. The Foundation also maintains strong connections with the World Peace Forum. Under Hansen’s leadership, the Luxembourg Peace Prize has grown into an internationally recognised event.
Vicki Hansen, President, Schengen Peace Foundation
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